how do i know my true friend?

@bumami (15)
Czech Republic
August 11, 2010 12:45am CST
i have lots of friends,but i really don't know whom should be trust?sometimes at the back of my head there is a tought that i should not trust anybody,for what i had expereinced,i have always been nice and true to them but in return it makes me regret it.
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@desi8989 (120)
30 Nov 11
When you need some help or service,then you know who is friend and who is not.
• India
21 Aug 10
personally trusting someone on first site is a bad thing, but to me a good friend wont always stand by you and say yes to watever u do..... they will argue they will fight a lot and they say wat is right and wats wrong anytime they never let u down,watever it is they will stand by u and then personally corect u even if mistake is in ur side.. this is my opinion
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
True friends can tell you almost everything. They are true to you when they can say upfront whether good or bad. They will not betray you or use you. They are there more when you are down. Someone whom you can lean on and cry on. They are true friends when his/her family consider you as part of their family. Those are just the things or traits of a true friend.
@betlynfrnds (4067)
• United States
11 Aug 10
When I was younger, I had a lot more trust in people than I do now. It's a sign of the times. More and more we find it very diffucult to trust people to the point of calling them a friend. I had what I thought were friends some years ago. I learned, however, that they were all a bunch of back stabbing losers. So I stayed clear of people for a while. A true friend will sometimes come to you, not the other way around. That's what happened to me. 2 years ago, a member of my local congregation, who owns a successful business, called me to offer a part time position. The timing was great as I was looking for a few hours of work per week. As it turns out, this business owner became my best friend and I'm his best friend as well. We respect each other, we both listen to each other and we have a lot in common. I remember other well meaning friends giving me what they thought was good advice by suggesting that I let my hair grow long because that's what guy's like. I also remember thinking that if long hair is a must to win a guy's heart, than I don't want that guy because he's probably going to be too shallow anyway. A true friend will always accept you for who you are and not try to change you. I just got my hair cut short last week and my friend, my best friend, loves it. So much for helpful advice from the know-it-all club!!! I'll sum it up for you this way: when you spend time with your friends, how do feel afterwards? Do they build you up or tear you down? Give it some time, you'll know who you can trust.
@akn1961 (1034)
• India
11 Aug 10
a true friend is in need is friend indeed ,hence if you are in problems and he help u physically ,morally and speaks truth weather u like it or not
@choconut (297)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
find someone who will stick by you in your best and at your worst. try putting your left foot forward for a change and does that will be patient with you and will stick with you until the end that's true friends. God bless (",) I hope and pray that you'll find your real friends soon.
@tovk12 (234)
• India
11 Aug 10
A true friend is one who will accept you as you are and will not try to change you. Also they will always be with you in good and bad times. They will respect you and value your opinion. But at the same time also tell you truthfully when you are wrong. A friend in need is a friend indeed.